[Hal64hd]

using the wrong engine oil will also contribute to clutch slippage as well as some of the aftermarket levers that will not let the master cylinder piston release all the way

 

[Hal64hd]

I mentioned the motor oil issue.

As to a clutch lever with a different shaped plunger, I don't see how this would make a clutch slip. If when assembled the MC piston is moved forward or back relative to where it would be with OEM levers, the slave cylinder would be affected on the first or second actuation but it would eventually be pushed back by the clutch springs and full friction would be achieved. These non-stock levers may affect how far the MC piston moves and the slave piston motion would follow and this could lead to under or over clutching but because of the hydraulic coupling and self adjustment there is no free play in the clutch lever so the clutch springs will eventually push the slave piston all the way out (unless the reservoir is overfilled). The other way to see this is to consider what would happen if you bleed the clutch after installing these levers that move the MC piston in more than OEM levers. This would force the initial excess fluid out through the bleed screw and the slave piston would not move at all.

Stever, you've been here long enough to remember the rash of clutch slippage and front brake drags and locks up a few years ago due to aftermarket levers not allowing the plungers to fully retract. In order to allow the fluid to return to the master. Its the equivalent of riding the brakes and clutch. There was a member that went down due to aftermarket levers.

 

[Hal64hd]

thank you guys!! My dealer here in calgary tells me the new clutch could be up to $1500! He said they had to possibly go through the top of the engine and do some work. After seeing some youtube and the replies here i think he's not dealing straight. I will await their assesment and consider other options.

run away as fast as you can

 

[Hal64hd]

What would they possibly do through the top of the engine for a clutch replacement?

Pull their head out of their A$$